The Honda Civic has always been a weird dichotomy of opposites. When I got my license, one of my best friends had a DX Hatchback. That car was all about practicality, high mpg, and lots of space for a small car. We piled into that thing for so many concerts, and it was terrific. Around then, a little game called Gran Turismo gave me insights into something called the “Type R“. Honda somehow engineered both cars at the same time, economical and maniacal. The car I’ve been driving this week is more economical but it has a surprise for those looking for some mania. So, let’s check out the 2025 Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, shall we?

2025 Honda Civic Overview

The Honda Civic lineup is actually divided into SIX different models for 2025. There are sedans, hybrid sedans, faster sedans, hatchbacks, hybrid hatchbacks, and the Type R. As you can see below, pricing starts at about $24,000 and goes up to almost $45,600 for the R.

Ah, right. We’re here to discuss the Hybrid. You have two sedan options and two hatchback options, both called “Sport.” Since we’re in this article to discuss the Hybrid sedan specifically, let’s focus on it. The Sport Hybrid starts at $28,750, and the Sport Touring Hybrid, like our tester, is $31,750.

The Sport Touring Hybrid has a ton of great options added, including leather upholstery, power front seats, a digital driver’s cluster, a nine-inch infotainment screen (vs. the standard seven-inch), wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, some Google apps, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, and more. So, it’s a $3,000 premium over the base hybrid, but I imagine it feels like you’re getting some good stuff for your cash. Let’s see what it’s like out on the road.

2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid Inside & Out

First, let’s talk about looks. The latest Civic is a beauty, and Honda has made huge improvements compared to the 10th generation’s design (see side-by-side below). It’s much more straightforward, with some sweeping character lines down the side and an aggressive front end. It’s not aggressive like the last Civic; that was a little extra. It just works.

I’ve covered the new Civic several times, specifically the Type R and Si. However, this is the first time I’ve tried a non-performance-focused model. This version is fairly similar to what you’ll find in the Si, with some different trim here and there. It still has sweeping metallic bits going from side to side across the dash and looks lovely.

On the technology side, I could pair my phone to CarPlay reasonably quickly on the first try. At some point in the same afternoon, the screen went dark on Apple CarPlay. I am unsure if it was the car on my phone, but the car thought I was still in voice dictation mode so that it wouldn’t play the radio either. Everything eventually reset, and I got CarPlay and the radio working. I couldn’t replicate the issue, so it’s possible that my phone was acting up.

There is even a cool little animation of the car on the driver’s screen that shows the brake lights coming on and also shows when the turn signal is illuminated. I’ll admit, looking down at it while I’m driving was a little distracting, but it’s neat.

The ergonomics are excellent, everything is easily within reach, and there are plenty of redundant buttons to control the HVAC system. Add in some comfortable seats, and you’ve got a great daily driver. My partner Kara has a bad back and said the seats were some of the best she’s experienced. Her back felt great after an hour each way for youth hockey early one morning.

The rear legroom is 37.1 inches, which is a little tight for taller passengers but pretty solid for kids and young adults. Regarding cargo space, it’s 14.8 cubes in the trunk, again a great space for typical duties.

Out on the Road

The real kicker behind the wheel is the surprising amount of torque. You get 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. If you’re playing at home, that’s the same horsepower rating as the Civic Si, but it’s just over 40 more torques! Sure, the Hybrid tips the scales at about 300 pounds more, but the result of that extra torque on the street is still significant. Our friends at Car &/or Driver got a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds, quicker than the Si they tested at 6.6 seconds.

Oh, it also gets an EPA-estimated 49 mpg combined city/highway rating. Let that sink in—nearly 50 mpg with better horsepower and torque than a Civic Si. Also, the handling is very flat, though you can sometimes feel the front wheels scramble slightly for grip.

Summary

So, it’s comfortable, reasonably priced, has a ton of features, hits 60 mph quicker than my 2001 Prelude, and gets nearly 50 mpg. The 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid is just a really good car. I can really just leave it at that.